Information has recently been received that counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on the Marquette National Bank, Chicago, Illinois, are in circulation. To date, items have appeared in the New York, New York, and Los Angeles, California, areas. A copy of the counterfeit instruments is attached. Please note: the signatures on these items are not those authorized by the bank; the bank's legitimate cashier's checks are not green in color; and do not have the following statement printed on them, "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND & MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK."

The bank has requested that Bernard Considine, Security Officer, telephone (773) 918-4565 or fax (773) 476-8849, be contacted about this matter. Any information that you may have concerning this matter should also be brought to the attention of: